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New Notre Dame report lists 12 key proposals to improve seminary formation

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — A new report by the University of Notre Dame offers 12 key recommendations to improve seminarian formation, focusing on the more effective use of psychological services, …

Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were found
Faithful around US craft World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification
Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says
Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed

U.S. Church

Bipartisan duo announces new anti-trafficking caucus in Congress

by Kate Scanlon

“Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage, and Americans in all 50 states have been victimized as well.”

Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says

Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed

Notre Dame McGrath Institute to meet ‘novel’ opportunities in Church life under Capizzi

Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment

Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law

World

Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Cardinal Lopez announced July 8 he would “take a step back” from pastoral duties and that he was cooperating with the investigation into abuse claims.

In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza
Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland
UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership
Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God

Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity, Vatican’s UN mission says

Oslo’s bishop on why Sigrid Undset’s complex life, compelling writing resonate from Norway to US

Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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